{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northwestern High School","outOfStateSupporters":53.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":517773,"projectId":10259257,"letterContent":"When the students first saw the giant roll of brown kraft paper and the boxes of disposable gloves, they were incredibly intrigued. \"Are we turning the art room into a crime scene lab?\" one student asked. They loved the idea of putting on gloves, which immediately made them feel like \"professional, high-stakes artists.\" The materials instantly signaled that things were about to get messy, hands-on, and exciting.\r\n\r\nWe put both items to use immediately during our recent Gel Plate Monoprinting unit. We lined every single table with the brown kraft paper. Students rolled out vibrant acrylic inks onto gel plates, layered textures using stencils, and pressed paper down to pull prints. One student accidentally knocked over a brayer covered in thick, neon pink ink. Instead of the usual panic about ruining the table, the kraft paper caught it all. The student just laughed, wiped their gloved hands, and kept on printing. By the end of the day, the kraft paper itself was covered in beautiful, accidental abstract patterns from excess ink, which we are saving to use for future collage projects!\r\n\r\nNow that our background prints are dry, we are moving into the next phase of our lesson. Students will use fine-liner pens to draw intricate botanical illustrations over their colorful monoprints. Then they will mount their finished pieces for display in our art gallery. Your generosity has given these students the freedom to experiment without fear of making a mess. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support in making these creative, messy explorations possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778276811640,"projectUrl":"project/brown-paper-packages-tied-up-with-gl/10259257/","projectTitle":"Brown Paper Packages, Tied Up with... Gloves?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hendricks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/517773"},{"teacherId":7410328,"projectId":9852338,"letterContent":"Our Library is buzzing thanks to your donation to Tech This: LEGOS and BOOKS! The students dove right into the new materials — building wild inventions, collaborating on challenges, and exploring books that spark curiosity. Your support didn't just fund supplies; it opened doors for hands‑on learning and joyful discovery. We appreciate you more than you know.\r\nStudents are using the LEGO sets to practice real problem‑solving skills—planning, building, testing ideas, and working together. Even donors who use technology at home might be surprised at how powerful these hands‑on tools are for helping students think creatively and learn through experimentation.\r\nThe new books have been just as exciting. Students who were hesitant readers are now choosing stories that match their interests, and they're reading more often and with more confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1767237992906,"projectUrl":"project/tech-this-legos-and-books/9852338/","projectTitle":"Tech This: LEGOS and BOOKS!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7410328"},{"teacherId":10397129,"projectId":9984200,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made an impact on our theatre program and, more importantly, on our students. Because of your donation of materials and costumes, our production was able to come to life in a way that felt real, vibrant, and meaningful. Students were fully immersed in the world of the play, supported by costumes and design elements that helped them embody their characters with confidence. For many of them, this was their first time experiencing what it truly feels like to be part of a fully realized production, and that sense of pride and professionalism was directly made possible by your support.\r\n\r\nBeyond the stage, your contribution helped foster growth that extends far past performance. Students developed stronger collaboration skills, took ownership of their creative work, and gained a deeper understanding of storytelling through design. Costumes and materials became tools for exploration and helped students analyze time periods, character identities, and emotional expression in a tangible way. For some, this experience sparked a new passion for theatre, design, or performance, and for others, it built confidence in stepping outside of their comfort zones.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students were able to see themselves as artists, creators, and storytellers. They felt valued, supported, and inspired to push themselves further. Your donation didn't just support a play, it helped shape an experience that students will carry with them long after the final curtain call. Thank you for investing in their creativity, their education, and their voices.","fullyFundedDate":1768315715860,"projectUrl":"project/northwestern-theatre-department-presents/9984200/","projectTitle":"Northwestern Theatre Department Presents Rodger and Hammerstein's Cinderella","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eubanks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10397129"},{"teacherId":9753097,"projectId":10059251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. Our students in the program are using the beanbag chairs and sofa as part of our \"Sit and Reset\" area in the Therapeutic Resource Room. This space is designed to help students regulate their emotions, de-escalate, and return to class ready to learn. A daily thing that occurs in our classroom is that students who are feeling overwhelmed choose to sit on the beanbag instead of shutting down or leaving the room. After a few minutes of sitting and resetting, the students will calm down and then agree to rejoin their classmates in their classes and complete the instruction. \r\n\r\nThese resources are making a meaningful difference in helping students practice self-regulation in real time. When the couch arrived, the students were excited. My co-teacher and I had to monitor the use of both items, especially the bean bag chair. All the students expressed how comfortable and welcoming it felt. Several students shared that it made the room feel \"peaceful,\" which is exactly what we hoped to create. Their positive reactions showed us how important it is for students to have a calming environment where they feel supported. \r\n\r\nWe would like to thank you once again for these items. With these new resources, we are better equipped to support students in building lifelong skills for emotional wellness and academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1769958153035,"projectUrl":"project/sit-reset/10059251/","projectTitle":"Sit & Reset","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9753097_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726534354466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9753097"},{"teacherId":9010689,"projectId":9591764,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students are able to focus on learning instead of worrying about hunger. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, creating an environment where students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nWith the snacks you provided, we established a Care Corner in our classroom. This space allows students to quietly grab a granola bar, fruit cup, or crackers whenever they need it. There are no questions asked and no attention drawn. What once were sluggish, distracted mornings have become calmer and more productive. Students are settling into lessons more quickly and participating with greater confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1765143992899,"projectUrl":"project/no-student-should-learn-on-an-empty-stom/9591764/","projectTitle":"No Student Should Learn on an Empty Stomach","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dillingham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9010689_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765396565735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9010689"},{"teacherId":10161801,"projectId":9556987,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to essential hygiene products that many students quietly go without. These resources are being used daily to help students care for themselves with dignity and confidence, whether it's freshening up before class, preparing for the school day, or simply feeling more comfortable in their own skin.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, students were genuinely excited and deeply appreciative. Some were surprised that these items were available just for them, and others shared how relieved they felt knowing they could easily access what they needed. Seeing their smiles and hearing their gratitude was a powerful reminder of how much small acts of kindness can mean.","fullyFundedDate":1761427596455,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-kits-hygiene-essentials-for/9556987/","projectTitle":"Confidence Kits: Hygiene Essentials for Teens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10161801_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x266,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754609808247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mayahb"},{"teacherId":9753097,"projectId":9662735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our project \"Students Who Achieve, Will Receive\". Your support has helped us to strengthen our classroom behavior point system and provide incentives that truly motivate our students. \r\n\r\nCurrently, the material you donated is being used to support weekly incentives. Students receive positive behavior points for attendance and effort each week. They are able to select one or two snacks based on the points they have earned. This has created excitement and encouraged students to stay focused on making positive choices.\r\n\r\nDuring the holidays, our students who earned more than 80% of their points were able to receive a special gift bag filled with items that were donated by you all. We called it our \"Holiday Treat Bag\". Students were happy to receive the bags. Even though we service high school students, they still appreciated being recognized and rewarded for their hard work.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, the supplies have lasted for the past four months and continue to support our program today. The next steps for our students include continuing to work toward their weekly and long-term behavior goals, knowing that their efforts will be acknowledged and celebrated. Your donations have directly increased student motivation and encouraged them to strive to earn their incentives.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire program, thank you again for investing in our classroom. Your support has made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760764786458,"projectUrl":"project/students-who-achieve-will-receive/9662735/","projectTitle":"Students Who Achieve Will Receive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9753097_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726534354466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9753097"},{"teacherId":6410655,"projectId":9513098,"letterContent":"As we are nearing the halfway point of the school year, I realized that I haven't reached out to thank you for your donation and making it possible for us to have the materials that we needed to start the year off. The materials arrived just in time, and we immediately put them to work, jumping right in to music making!\r\n\r\n We are so grateful for your kind donations and continued support. Your generosity make it possible for us to provide a more complete music education experience for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1760693801543,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-of-the-year-basics/9513098/","projectTitle":"Beginning of the Year Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Renberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6410655_orig.jpg?crop=1938,1938,x378,y1402&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768580686541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/renberg"},{"teacherId":6410655,"projectId":9561378,"letterContent":"This has been a rough year for school budgets all across the country, and that has been the case with our school. Unfortunately, equipment doesn't really consider your budget when it decides to break, and so we were in a precarious situation, until your generosity stepped in and saved the day!\r\n\r\n We are so grateful for your donations that made this project possible, and that made it possible for our bass drums to have the equipment that they need to ensure we can continue to perform and provide excitement for our school and community.","fullyFundedDate":1760693757467,"projectUrl":"project/bass-drums-need-a-beater-to-beat/9561378/","projectTitle":"Bass Drums Need a Beater to Beat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Renberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6410655_orig.jpg?crop=1938,1938,x378,y1402&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768580686541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/renberg"},{"teacherId":10335598,"projectId":9864259,"letterContent":"I want to send a huge thank you to everyone who donated supplies to support students at Northwestern. Items like spare laptop chargers, deodorant, toothbrush kits, cleaning supplies, snacks, and water may seem small, but they make a big difference in our students' day-to-day lives. These donations help ensure students have what they need to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have a real impact on learning every single day. Something as simple as a spare laptop charger can mean a student is able to complete an assignment or participate in class instead of falling behind. Access to hygiene items helps students feel comfortable and confident at school, while snacks and water help them stay focused and energized throughout the day. We are so thankful that you have been able to help students with those needs so they are not burdened by financial circumstance. When students' basic needs are met, they can better concentrate, engage, and succeed in the classroom—and your support helps make that possible at Northwestern.","fullyFundedDate":1767196870096,"projectUrl":"project/the-thrive-drive/9864259/","projectTitle":"The Thrive Drive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kimboko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10335598_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761741922276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10335598"},{"teacherId":8129729,"projectId":9391452,"letterContent":"This bass has been transformative for our music program. In the specific ecosystem of a student orchestra, the bass functions as the pulse and the structural floor. However, many programs struggle with a \"one-size-fits-all\" inventory of battered, full-sized instruments that are often too large or too cumbersome for smaller players to navigate. When a donor provides an instrument that aligns with a student's physical needs and offers a step up in craftsmanship, the impact is felt immediately.\r\n\r\nThis bass has been an amazing gift to our students, and I am already seeing and hearing the improvement from it's player. Thank you for your extremely generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1752586601225,"projectUrl":"project/all-about-that-bass/9391452/","projectTitle":"All About That Bass","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8129729_orig.jpg?crop=937,937,x198,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643815012665","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rosealonmusic"},{"teacherId":6410655,"projectId":9348148,"letterContent":"What a season! It has taken a few years following the Covid shutdown to get the Marching Band back to the level of performance that we had before the shutdown, but I think that we have made it. Over thirteen different performances, ranging from parades to pep rallies, and football games to field shows. And while they seem such a small things, the lyres provided by this project were critical to our success. \r\n\r\n Numerous occasions we were called on to play music to fill time, and having the ability to use flip folders doubled or tripled the amount of pieces we could perform. The students love having so many options for music, and are actively requesting new songs for the future. 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